mtyson

I'm noticing the rubber bushing that sits between the top of the frame and the end of the strut is compleletely worn out in the front (these are the rubber bushings you can see from the engine compartment).

What are those called? I'm trying to find them to replace them, autozone called them strut mounts but that isn't it.

The lower bushings (visible from behind the front wheel are still intact)...

Thanks.

rzldzl

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CN7CEC...9VHPJQ9982H4Y3

just front shock upper bushings for 97 cherokee (or xj)

ps- it would help if you put 97 cherokee in your sig or below your screen name...i searched your posts to see what you had....

jordan96xj

Are you talking about the top of the front shock absorber on a Jeep Cherokee (XJ)? The small bolt that protrudes into the engine compartment with a rubber bushing, a circular metal plate, and then a nut? One on each side where the shock absorber comes through?

mtyson

Thanks for the info guys, I kept saying strut, but meant shock!

jordan96xj

You can usually by replacements for these at any auto parts stores for very little money. They are just a little chunk of rubber. I've seen them in single packages, and also in groups such as 4 in a pack. Grab your old one to use as a comparison so you can get the size generally correct.

Jeep Driver

If your bushings are shot...........so is your shock.

New shocks come with new bushings.

BillyBoy

Go new shocks. Cheap and safe. Why spend the cash on the bushings separately? I didn't even know they sold them. Your auto store guy should a told u that also. Replace em all... and it's easy, even when rusted.

DFlintstone

I don't necessarily agree. A shot shock won't be working on the bushings. He might have better shocks than mine!

jordan96xj

Sometimes people just crank down on the bushings (over-tighten the upper mounting nut) because they don't know how to install them. So they fail prematurely, or immediately. The rubber splits, cracks, and then falls apart as the elements get to it.

fb97xj1

If those bushings are shot, take a look at your rear shocks and end links. Those bushings are probably not far behind.